SHERWOOD ROAD, HA2 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA2 8DW

SHERWOOD ROAD, HA2 8DW, Harrow has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.78 per 1,000 population. This HA2 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA2 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA2 8DW, encompassing approximately 6718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HA2 8DW area, explore the HA2 8DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)

HA2 8DW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • South Harrow Bus Station with total crimes: 8

SHERWOOD ROAD, HA2 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences223.5757.14%
Shoplifting193.27171.43%
Public order102.83233.33%
Drugs81.49300.00%
Vehicle crime81.19700.00%
Theft from the person61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.681300.00%
Shoplifting72.080.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.470.00%
Shoplifting62.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Other theft50.740.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.60-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences284.4712.00%
Shoplifting174.176.25%
Other theft102.53100.00%
Vehicle crime91.49-30.77%
Robbery81.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.19-27.27%
Public order51.1925.00%
Burglary50.74-37.50%
Theft from the person40.740.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4821.2811.63%
Violence and sexual offences257.140.00%
Shoplifting163.72166.67%
Vehicle crime132.38116.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.93266.67%
Burglary81.64-20.00%
Drugs71.190.00%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Theft from the person40.74100.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.40-13.79%
Burglary103.7266.67%
Vehicle crime61.49-14.29%
Other theft60.89-53.85%
Shoplifting60.8920.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Robbery30.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-40.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4317.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.400.00%
Other theft134.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.930.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 20241
April 202417
January 202428
December 202325
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
December 20237

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20246
January 202417
December 202316
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
April 202430
January 202430
December 202348
November 202343
October 202343

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA2 8DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting18
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. South Harrow Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Wesley Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
  • 5. Brember Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Maple Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Valentine Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 10. Scarsdale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roxeth Green Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wyvenhoe Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wargrave Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Northolt Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Corbin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grange Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Crane Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Eastcote Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cowen Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hornbuckle Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Osmond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Brooke Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1